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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.29, 3,259.05 and 874.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.29, 3,259.05 and 874.67 is: 1,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.29 : 3,259.05 = 874.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.29/3,259.05 = 874.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.29x = 3,259.05 × 874.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.29x = 2,850,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,593.26/2,172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.25

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